An Account of the first Voyages and Discoveries made by the Spaniards in America

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Call Number: F1411 .C426Author: Casas, Bartolomew de las, 1474-1566Genre: BookPublication: London, Printed by J. Darby for D. BrownDate: 1699Citation: Voyages and Discoveries made by the Spaniards in AmericaDescription: This translation of travels the Spanish made into America was first published in Amsterdam in French in 1698. This early English edition includes several chapters in french as well. It is an octavo volume with original raised cords, speckled calf leather binding with ornate sheep decorations in gold gilt on spine.Restoration Needs: The book has been compromised and its hinges need to be repaired, leather consolidated, and text block deacidified.Estimated Restoration Cost: $220

This book was adopted in February 2012 by Ellen & Orran Brown, in celebration of their friend Carole Weinstein’s recognition as a 2012 YWCA Outstanding Woman.
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